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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 12% permanent disability for cervical and thoracic spine injuries. The Board rescinded the prior award, finding the medical opinion supporting the 12% disability was not substantial evidence as it unreasonably departed from AMA Guides criteria. Consequently, the Board issued a new award finding 0% permanent disability and no attorney fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 12% permanent disability for cervical and thoracic spine injuries. The Board rescinded the prior award, finding the medical opinion supporting the 12% disability was not substantial evidence as it unreasonably departed from AMA Guides criteria. Consequently, the Board issued a new award finding 0% permanent disability and no attorney fees.
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